Rating: 
Summary: A bit of a mix
Review: The idea itself and all is interesting, and I liked the flashbacks to the training of the guard. However, I'm not to fond of the writing at some point, especially for Mirith Sinn. Kir Kanos is an interesting character, but at some point you have to wonder if he's on the line of hypocrisy. Indeed, his overall philosphy is remniscent of Baron Fel's in 'In the Empire's Service'. (very, very reccomended work, by the way)The art has a nice cinematic style to it, but at the same time it seems to lack a bit of cohesiveness. Effects like the ones for planets are odd but alright, but, alas the ships and cityscapes are poorly drawn. Read 'Crimson Empire' for the action and information on the Imperial Guard. If you want keen Imperials and a wide array of well-developed characters, look elsewhere, like the X-wing Rogue Squadron series.
Rating: 
Summary: Amazing! My "loyalty" will "never die" to this work of art!
Review: This graphic novel has shown us a side of Star Wras rarely seen before: one where it's do or die in the Empire. The story, characters, coloring, all of it.. was fantastic! I especially like the flashbacks and how the Onderon Battle was depicted with a (gasp) blue sky!!!! Excellent story, and an ending that raises questions sure to be answered! Plus, the Rogues and the Rebel involvement was a crucial part we couldn't do without. This is for all Star Wars fans, or anyone who loves comics!
Rating: 
Summary: Very Suspenseful
Review: While this story was not a complete loss, both the story line and the art were unremarkable. The story was definitely not a major event in the Star Wars universe, and it will probably not be one of the talked about story lines in the years to come. Overall it is just below average for a Star Wars tale. ALTHOUGH, if you are a fan of the Crimson Guard, this book is very enjoyable, and worth the money. The reader gets to see inside their training, and learns of their fate after the Dark Empire story line. Add to that several great action sequences of the Guard, and you have a great story for any lover of the Crimson Guard. (I am a fan of the Crimson Guard, hence the 4 stars.)
Rating:
Summary: A very good story . . . if you like the Crimson Guard
Review: While this story was not a complete loss, both the story line and the art were unremarkable. The story was definitely not a major event in the Star Wars universe, and it will probably not be one of the talked about story lines in the years to come. Overall it is just below average for a Star Wars tale. ALTHOUGH, if you are a fan of the Crimson Guard, this book is very enjoyable, and worth the money. The reader gets to see inside their training, and learns of their fate after the Dark Empire story line. Add to that several great action sequences of the Guard, and you have a great story for any lover of the Crimson Guard. (I am a fan of the Crimson Guard, hence the 4 stars.)
Rating:
Summary: Possibly the best of the comics
Review: Wow. This is truly an original piece of work. With the exception of "Tales of the Jedi" series(s), this is my favorite Star Wars graphic novel. The story itself is told so skillfully, engrossing you in a world filled with characters, that you forget that they were not in the Star Wars movies (with the exception of Wedge.) The art is the best of ANY SW comic, including the drab and dull Dark Empire. It is a shame that the sequel did live up to this piece of work.
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